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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 Barracuda A2T has a 9% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Barracuda A2T.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1998 Barracuda A2T had an original MSRP $300 lower than 1997 Barracuda A2T.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.71:1Highest3.82:1Total range535%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1997 Barracuda A2T
1998 Barracuda A2T
Overview
Model Year
1997
1998
Brand
Barracuda
Barracuda
Model
A2T
A2T
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$2,499.95
$2,199.95
Colors
Reflex blue flake/Audi pearl
Reflex blue flake/Audi pearl blue
Sizes
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
12", 14", 16", 18", 19"
Weight
23 lb
23.2 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton ProGram Elite double-butted
Easton Elite
Fork
Answer Manitou SX Ti
Answer Manitou SX Ti
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Ringle
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 900
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore XT, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Sachs DIRT
Crankset
White Industries, 20/32/42 teeth
Kooka Bonnie, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
White Industries, 115 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo WPD-800 clipless
Wellgo WPD-96A clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Paul Components Moto Lite brakes, Paul Love Levers levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ringle Slamma Jamma
1 1/8" threadless Adventure Components
Handlebar
Profile
Kore Elite
Handlebar Extensions
Profile
Profile
Stem
Ringle Zooka
Kore Elite
Saddle
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica embroidered
Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Seatpost
Ringle Moby Deuce, 26.8 mm diameter
Kore Elite II, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Ringle
Adventure Components
Rims
Syncros XLR, 32-hole
Syncros XLT, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Chameleon kevlar
26 x 1.90" Hutchinson Python
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
416 mm
416 mm
Wheelbase
1070 mm
1011 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
40.6 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.